Nigel vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nigel

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

English British Australian Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

✓ All Clear

Nigel Rank #2,190

Excel Rank #38,796

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Nigel or Excel more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Excel mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Nigel and Excel boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.